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May 1st, 2019
Tourism product being destroyed by 'greed'- Hon Melvin M. Turnbull

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The issue of some business taking the liberty of encroaching on beaches in the Territory is becoming one of much concern and authorities are being admonished to act before it becomes out of control.

September 8th, 2016
Works Minister accused of violating building protocol

PURCELL, Tortola, VI – A partner of FOL Limited has accused the Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), who is also the proprietor of One Mart Superstore in Purcell, of violating construction protocol with the erection of a building next door to FOL Ltd.

December 15th, 2015
Another local project stopped while Gov’t breaks planning laws!

SLANEY, Tortola, VI- While the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) regime of Premier and Minister of Planning Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith continues to be accused by the media, Town and Country Planning (TCP) and civil society of recklessly breaking the laws with its disregard for the Planning Act, it appears also that undue pressure is being placed on many local developers to comply with the same Act.

May 6th, 2015
Politicians only care about $$$ - Josiah’s Bay resident

EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – “We can’t let the politicians come and do as they like at Josiah’s Bay. We have to tell them what we want. They don’t care about us all, what they care about is the $$$,” said a resident of Josiah’s Bay during a meeting held at the East End/Long Look Community Centre to discuss a development plan for Josiah’s Bay yesterday, May 5, 2015.

November 19th, 2013
Gov’t can save lots of $$ through proposed GIS strategy – Carnel Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chief Environmental Health Officer in the Environmental Health Division of the Virgin Islands, Mr Carnel Smith has highlighted ways in which the government of the Virgin Islands (VI) can save “tons of money” if they can better organize and coordinate the operations of the GIS systems of sharing inter-departmentally.

March 19th, 2013
Preventing VI becoming West Indies TCI or Europe’s G, C & I

By Alred C. Frett

Be it known that Practice makes Perfect for the Good, the Bad & the Ugly:

After hearing me speak of the Malice and Corruption within such Public Service Bodies as Town and Country Planning, Labour Dept., Nursing Council and Medical Boards and Councils, some ‘Go along to get along’ suggested that I beg and follow orders so I can get all my needs met like all others who play the game – It is evident that they have not been listening or paying attention.

January 29th, 2013
Public Service Terrorism & Children of the Future

By Alred 'AC' Frett

?? Wooden Glasses or 20/20 Vision??:

Following the last article some local parasites called me stupid because I refuse to beg for what should be my natural right - I pity their mentality on behalf of their Children and Grandchildren … I still recall one of Mandela’s finest moment; when he refused to thank the South African Government for releasing him from Prison after taking away his freedom… He was so right!

January 9th, 2013
ARE YOU CRAZY?? - Kings & Queens do not give up their thrones!

By Alred 'AC' Frett

When False Tales turn Jackals into Jacka$$e$:

Persons claiming to be in the know have told me that the Big Ones have been listening to what I have been saying and things will be corrected very soon so I should ease off the B&F Building’s Case and the mishandlings within the Labour Department especially since the Judge’s decision regarding the High Court's Judicial Review should be delivered this month.

December 11th, 2012
Public Service Terrorism...Part 2

By Alred 'AC' Frett

Who thinks our suffering is in accordance with the will of God??:

Wake up my People! – The World is in a state of unrest Locally and Internationally from Egypt to Tortola… Whenever Governments as makers of Laws become breakers of Laws, systems are corrupted and even Sheep resist Rods & Staves... There is a secret battle being waged against us so prepare your armor and steady your arms for Wolves in Sheep Clothing are out for the kill.

November 13th, 2012
Greed, Envy & Corruption blocking B&F Medical project- ‘AC’ Frett

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Relating that his plan to construct a new medical facility at Pasea Estate has been blocked by the “powers that be”, Mr Alred ‘AC’ Frett has blamed the alleged act on what he terms as greed, envy and corruption which is only serving to deny progress of a Virgin Islander and improved health care for the Territory.

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